2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Dodge Journey

Awards

Ford has made safety a top priority, and it shows: the 2018 Edge has earned a coveted 5-star Overall Safety rating from the NHTSA1.

Efficiency

Every mile per gallon toward better fuel economy counts, including the 2 more MPGs between the 2018 Ford Edge2 and the 2018 Dodge Journey3 in the city and the 4 more MPGs on the highway. Those humble little MPGs can add up to big savings.2018 Ford EdgeFoo2018 Dodge Journey212EPA ESTIMATED CITY MPG193292EPA ESTIMATED HIGHWAY MPG253

Features

Is it possible to get increased visibility while using less energy? With the optional HID Headlights on the 2018 Ford Edge4, the answer is yes. On the 2018 Dodge Journey, those brilliant, energy-efficient HID headlights aren't even available.No more parallel parking jitters - the Rear Parking Aid, standard on the 2018 Ford Edge5, can help guide you into the perfect parking spot, signaling when you're getting too close to the curb, or other cars. Unless you enjoy the parallel parking jitters, in which case, choose the 2018 Dodge Journey6, and don't pay extra for the rear parking aid option.2018 Ford EdgeFoo2018 Dodge Journeyoptional4HID HEADLIGHTS-standard5REAR PARKING AIDoptional6

Performance

Stopping power is important too, and the clear winner in this category is the 2018 Ford Edge2, with 9 more horses in braking power per ton than 2018 Dodge Journey3, giving you confidence on even the steepest of grades.Want more power and higher top speeds? Consider the 2018 Ford Edge7, boasting 32 more horses and 6 more horses per ton than the 2018 Dodge Journey6.The 2018 Ford Edge's7 increased torque - 3507 lb.-ft. vs. 2606 lb.-ft. - can mean the difference between easy going and a sluggish ride.2018 Ford EdgeFoo2018 Dodge Journey1482BRAKING POWER PER TON13933157HORSEPOWER28361437HORSEPOWER PER TON13763507TORQUE2606

Safety

The 2018 Ford Edge's5 optional active Blind Spot Monitoring System warns you when a vehicle enters your blind spot, providing a little more peace of mind. Want that extra security on the Journey? Blind Spot Monitoring isn't even an option on the 2018 Dodge Journey.If you're driving a 2018 Ford Edge5, and stray from your lane, no worries: the optional Lane Departure Warning System will give you an audio alert, possibly helping avert an accident. If you're driving a 2018 Dodge Journey, this extra layer of safety isn't even an option.According to the NHTSA, the 2018 Ford Edge's2 standard safety features provide better protection in the event of a head-on collision than the 2018 Dodge Journey3.82018 Ford EdgeFoo2018 Dodge Journeyoptional5BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM-optional5LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM-52OVERALL FRONTAL CRASH RATING43

Usability

Who wouldn't want more miles between fill-ups? With a 12 miles higher estimated combined tank range, the 2018 Ford Edge2 will keep you on the road longer than the 2018 Dodge Journey3.Offering 2 more inches in combined rear head and rear leg room than the 2018 Dodge Journey3, the 2018 Ford Edge2 is roomy enough for even the tallest of your passengers to travel in comfort. Bye-bye cramped "airplane-legs," hello rear passenger comfort.2018 Ford EdgeFoo2018 Dodge Journey4322ESTIMATED COMBINED TANK RANGE4203402REAR HEAD ROOM393402REAR LEG ROOM393